Prepare against Tonnie van den Heuvel
NLD · World #64,237 classical · FIDE ID 1012924
When preparing against Tonnie van den Heuvel, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 118 games by Tonnie van den Heuvel, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Tonnie van den Heuvel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tonnie van den Heuvel before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,842 | 1,962 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,895 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 31 | 31 | 56 | 26.3% |
| As White | 55 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 63 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tonnie van den Heuvel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tonnie van den Heuvel's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 49.1% | 53.7% |
| b3 | 14 | 25.5% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 16.4% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Heuvel usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Heuvel usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Heuvel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 25% of White games, 39.3% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Heuvel usually continues Bb2 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Heuvel usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Heuvel usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 60.6% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Tonnie van den Heuvel's chess games
All 118 games by Tonnie van den Heuvel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Nov 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 31 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B39 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B00 | English Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Regis Bellemare | 2,095 | 19th ch-NATO | A10 |
| Oct 2012 | Kostas Maciokas | 2,064 | 23rd ch-NATO | D48 |
| Jun 2011 | Rob Bodicker | 2,060 | 38th Utrecht OKU Open | D48 |
| Aug 2008 | Ieva Kuzminaite | 2,016 | 19th ch-NATO | D02 |
| Aug 2008 | Jean Bigras | 1,925 | 19th ch-NATO | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36th NATO Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,424 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,952 |
| 29th ch-NATO | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,832 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,811 |
| 17th ch-NATO | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,978 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tonnie van den Heuvel's chess games?
118 games by Tonnie van den Heuvel, from Jul 2004 to Nov 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Tonnie van den Heuvel has played.
What does Tonnie van den Heuvel play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Tonnie van den Heuvel opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.b3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tonnie van den Heuvel answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Tonnie van den Heuvel play as White?
As White, Tonnie van den Heuvel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tonnie van den Heuvel play as Black?
As Black, Tonnie van den Heuvel most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Tonnie van den Heuvel's FIDE rating?
Tonnie van den Heuvel is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Tonnie van den Heuvel played?
Our database contains 118 games by Tonnie van den Heuvel, covering Jul 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 31 draws, 56 losses (26.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tonnie van den Heuvel?
118 games by Tonnie van den Heuvel reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.